Title of Narrative

Narrative: a sequence of key events

I. Historical Fiction Narrative
Knowing the message or theme of your narrative will focus your writing on the key events to
include. If you are writing a personal essay, include this "message" in the conclusion as a
reflection.
I. "Hook" event
(see note)
To catch your reader's interest, begin the narrative with action. Weave into the ongoing action
your descriptions of characters and any necessary background information.
A. Details
(see note)
rainstorm sensory details for each event when appropriate!
"isual images are most essential. #lso consider sounds, te$tures, smells or tastes.
%se proper nouns instead of general nouns such as car brand, restaurant name, street
name or song title.
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A. Dialogue
(see note)
Instead of &ust paraphrasing what characters say, write out the actual dialogue.
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(see note)
#dd more key events
until you have mapped out entire e$perience
A. Details
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